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In White House's Iraq debate, military brass pushed for doing less - Washington Post Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:52:14 GMT

The Hill

In White House's Iraq debate, military brass pushed for doing less Washington Post As President Obama was weighing how to halt Islamic State advances in Iraq, some of the strongest resistance to boosting U.S. involvement came from a surprising place: a war-weary military that has grown increasingly skeptical that force can prevail in ... Lawmakers skeptical of WH decision to send more troops to IraqThe Hill Shaped by war, Dempsey doubts wisdom of deep US role in IraqDeseret News all 61 news articles »

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Militants attack government forces near Iraq's Baiji refinery - Reuters Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:38:47 GMT

The Nation

Militants attack government forces near Iraq's Baiji refinery Reuters BAGHDAD Islamic State militants attacked government forces and their Shi'ite militia allies on Saturday, killing 11 near the city of Baiji as part of the battle for control of Iraq's biggest refinery, army and police sources said. Four suicide bombers ... UPDATE 1-Militants attack government forces near Iraq's Baiji refineryReuters UK Kurds and Shi'ites Clash; 131 Killed across IraqAntiwar.com all 51 news articles »

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Brit, German among bombers in deadly Iraq attack - Yahoo News Sat, 13 Jun 2015 18:52:39 GMT

Yahoo News

Brit, German among bombers in deadly Iraq attack Yahoo News Seven soldiers were killed as well as four members of the Popular Mobilisation force, an umbrella for mostly Shiite militias and volunteers that has been doing much of the heavy lifting in the fight against IS in Iraq. At least 27 people were also ... Is Iraq on the verge of falling apart?BBC News Islamic State suicide attacks on Iraq security posts kill 13Lowell Sun Islamic State suicide attacks on Iraq security posts leaves 13 deadHindustan Times gulfnews.com all 85 news articles »

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The High School Student Who Maps ISIS's Lightning-Quick Advance - Newsweek Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:21:44 GMT

Newsweek

The High School Student Who Maps ISIS's Lightning-Quick Advance Newsweek Thomas van Linge's colorful, detailed maps showing which parties control which parts of Iraq, Libya and Syria are a hit whenever he posts them on Twitter. They have been cited on news stories in the Huffington Post, Lebanon's Daily Star and Vox, as ...

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Success of Kurdish Forces Is a Rare Bright Spot for US Policy in Iraq - New York Times Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:03:49 GMT

New York Times

Success of Kurdish Forces Is a Rare Bright Spot for US Policy in Iraq New York Times SULTAN ABDULLAH HILLS, Iraq — Since retaking these barren hills in northern Iraq from the jihadists of the Islamic State, Kurdish pesh merga forces have dug in: excavating trenches, unfurling barbed wire and coordinating with the United States-led ...

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Pentagon 'lily pad' strategy could increase US troops in Iraq - CNN Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:43:06 GMT

CNN

Pentagon 'lily pad' strategy could increase US troops in Iraq CNN (CNN) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey said Thursday that the U.S. military strategy in Iraq could require opening multiple outposts at Iraqi bases near the front lines of battle, which would mean sending hundreds of additional ... US Considers Opening Network of Bases in IraqWall Street Journal Trainers Intended as Lift, but Quick Iraq Turnaround Is UnlikelyNew York Times US considering more military bases in Iraq: top generalReuters Washington Post -DefenseNews.com -BBC News all 3,635 news articles »

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Iraq militias say they don't need US help in Anbar operation - Yahoo News Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:56:21 GMT

Yahoo News

Iraq militias say they don't need US help in Anbar operation Yahoo News "The Popular Mobilization Forces are not sectarian forces. They represent all of Iraq, and I want to help them liberate Iraq." Despite concerns over heightened sectarian strife, Shiite militiamen continue to pour into Iraq's Sunni heartland of Anbar ... Iraq militias don't want U.S. helpAlbany Times Union all 99 news articles »

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Far From The Battle Zones In Iraq And Syria, ISIS Is On A Rampage In Libya - Huffington Post Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:52:21 GMT

Huffington Post

Far From The Battle Zones In Iraq And Syria, ISIS Is On A Rampage In Libya Huffington Post Tweet @TheWorldPost or let us know on our Facebook page. Hundreds of miles west of its headquarters in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State is fighting for control of more territory in Libya, with its brutal tactics prompting clashes with residents and ... US, allies conduct 15 air strikes in Syria and Iraq - military | ReutersFirstpost US, allies conduct 15 air strikes in Syria and IraqAl-Arabiya Head-in-sand Iraq strategy won't workLowell Sun all 229 news articles »

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Iraq can't be saved as unified nation - Las Vegas Sun Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:12:02 GMT

Iraq can't be saved as unified nation Las Vegas Sun That's because Iraq — like Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia — was always an artificially constructed unit of incompatible parts, created by European nations from the remains of the Ottoman Empire nearly a century ago and mainly maintained by the powers ... and more »

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After Iraq-Syria Takeover, the Inside Story of How ISIL Destroyed Al-Qaeda ... - Democracy Now! Fri, 12 Jun 2015 21:23:56 GMT

Democracy Now!

After Iraq-Syria Takeover, the Inside Story of How ISIL Destroyed Al-Qaeda ... Democracy Now! A year ago this month, fighters from the self-proclaimed Islamic State declared they had established a caliphate in the territories they controlled in Iraq and Syria. Since then, the Islamic State has continued to grow, building affiliates from ... and more »